Carol has been my hairstylist for years. Having 3C texture, I am always nervous about what my curl pattern will be like post-appointment. (I used to be quite experimental with colors) However, her experience with a vast variety of differing hair types, combined with her laid back demeanor are just two of the many things that allow me to trust her with my hair time and time again. She wasn't even upset when I attempted to bleach my hair by myself (quarter life crisis). She fixed it. Needless to say, I leave only leave my hair in her literal hands. read more

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Had a root touch up and blow out from Glamorous Hair Studio and I'm very happy with how it turned out! I have very dark hair naturally (about a level 3) and I get my roots touched up to a lighter brown (about a level 7) and usually put blonde highlights on top. I've had traumatic hair coloring experiences in the past, so I completely understand how going from dark to light color hair can be scary. But the stylist at Glamorous colored my hair beautifully and with no issue! I came in with a Joico formula, and she was able to translate it into a formula using her products with no issue. I left feeling great! Recommended! read more

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I saw Carol on Friday January 26th for a keratin treatment and haircut using a groupon. Carol was friendly, her little room is very cute and nicely decorated and feels very private and special. We talked about my hair history (it's been bleached and dyed for going on 15 years but has always been well cared for and healthy. I frequently would get compliments on how healthy my hair is for how often I change the color) and after this discussion she went to shampoo my hair and knew to use cool water since red dye comes out easily. Now is when the trouble started. Instead of carefully detangling my hair with a wide comb and some kind of detangler, she took a brush and began to rip through it. Fine hair does not take well to such treatment. Then she began to blow dry it with so high a setting that huge clouds of steam were coming off my hair and my neck was burned numerous times. I let her know that it was too hot and she tried to aim the air more away from my skin but I was still burned a few more times. She began to paint on the keratin treatment and then straightened it through and everything seemed good. She cut my hair, was responsive to feedback about the cut and how I wanted my bangs and that was that. She advised not washing, coloring, getting wet, or putting up for 48 hours. I followed those guidelines waiting more than 48 hours to do any of those things. After I washed it, the right side looks nice, but the left side is EXTREMELY damaged. Left side: https://i.imgur.com/b3pr5Rt.jpg right side: https://i.imgur.com/91jkA4u.jpg I am extremely disappointed. The purpose of a keratin treatment is to reduce frizz and instead my hair feels like steel wool. I contacted Carol about this and she blamed my hair being "overprocessed" rather than accepting any responsibility and her solution was a trim. I wanted to hold off on that, trying to do some deep conditioning and hair masks to see if anything could be salvaged rather than having to cut off at least 2 more inches when I hadn't wanted much loss of length in the first place. She told me then that she usually only does redos in the first week. She offered me a few times to come in but none of those times worked with my schedule (I am a student and cannot skip class for a haircut) and she was not willing to schedule me farther out when my schedule was more free. read more

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She did such a beautiful job on and cut and color on my Asian hair. It has turned from a long horse tail mess into something that is healthy and beautiful ! read more

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Overall, I had a decent experience and cut with Carol! Thanks Carol & Groupon! Her single client studio is super cute and private because it's just you and her, and no other waiting clients. I have straight, fine hair which needed a trim and asked for bangs. Carol didn't rush me nor did she try to suggest or end up cutting more hair (hair was pretty damaged & I haven't had a cut in a while) which I really appreciate. The front bangs, though, were unfortunately not cut to the style & length I wanted. I wanted wispy front bangs that had texture & did not have the same blunt cut. I asked the bangs to be long and gradually longer near my ears so I can switch to side bangs again. Sadly, my request didn't happen so I ended up basically having a bowl cut bangs lol I looked like I was 15. Worst part: the bangs were also cut slightly above my eyebrows. Thank gawd hair grows back! Would I come back to Carol again? Yes! Would I ask her to do my bangs again? Nope haha read more

When leaving the studio, I thought Carol had done a fine job with my hair. Nothing amazing, but it was fine. I made the mistake of having her curl it instead of straightening it. I am shocked... My hair is long and straight. The layers look like a Tetris game. I've never had a worse haircut. I don't think she did any point cutting or shaping at all. Luckily, it's long so I have some wiggle room to get it fixed. I would sadly not recommend using Carol for a haircut. read more

Let me start by saying that I have the weirdest hair ever, neither straight not curly. It's always a pain for hairdressers to figure out a decent cut. However, Carol got it right the first time! Despite the fact that I was completely useless at explaining what I had in mind, she was able to understand the best cut for me, and to execute it flawlessly. Not only did it look cool when I left, but it also lasted for weeks. I've already been back once, with the same excellent results, and I am planning to become a regular client. Highly recommended! read more

My experience with Carol was great. I get super nervous when going to someone new but she was able to listen to all my likes and dislikes about my hair. It was my first time doing balayage and it turned out AMAZING!!!! Carol made my roots blend perfect with the next color and gave me super natural results. My hair even felt so much softer after the treatment and blowout. I will definitely be keeping Carol for a while!!!! read more

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Really enjoyed my haircut with Carol. She was VERY pleasant to talk to and making an appointment was a breeze Additionally, I was very happy with my haircut and intend coming back on a regular basis for sure. She didn't bother to upsell me on any products and instead gave me very good advice on how I can air dry my hair and save time at the back end. Thanks Carol! read more

This was my first time getting my hair done and I love it!! She is very generous always making sure I was comfortable and my hair came out amazing especially since this was my first time ever getting my highlights in my hair I recommend everyone to come here. read more

Carol does an amazing job with my hair anytime I go. I love my cuts and color! Highly recommend her!! read more

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Okay, so I have a good and bad relationship with yelp. Meaning, that I post a review every couple of years or so and if I do it is because my experience is exceptionally good or bad.  I am not anything special just sharing my thoughts and experiences really... anyways the first time I booked an appointment with Carol at Glamorous hair studio was four years ago after I had my first baby and as any mom can attest my hair was in desperate need of repair.  I got a treatment, cut and color that just boosted my confidence.   Ever since then I have been coming back to Carol! Honestly she has been with me throughout my only organic oils phase, no more cutting/trimming of my hair phase and everything else in between!  But tonight I am writing a review because she again showed me how dependable she is and how understanding! Not only did I go to her again with my new fad and say cut my new curly/coils to a particular style but also brought in my 4 year old baby girl for a trim, her first trim at a hair salon!  Needless to say my baby girl and I are very happy with the results! Thank you sooo much Carol! We will see you in six weeks! read more

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Carol is an awesome stylist!! She always makes my hair look really great, she takes her time listening to what you want and getting it exactly the way you like. She has fixed my box colored hair over time and given me the natural looking highlights I was looking for. The styling/blow dry is always on point too!! And to top at all she is the nicest and sweetest girl you will meet!! read more

I highly recommend Glamorous Hair Studio. I went in for a Global Keratin (GK) hair nourishing treatment to tone down the frizz caused by the DC humidity. It being my 2nd keratin treatment, I was a little nervous about the results. Before starting, Carol was very good at explaining the process and the expected results and calmed my fears about my hair becoming stick straight (I wanted to keep the volume). The entire process from washing to the flat iron finish took no more than 1.5 hours and so far, I am very happy with the results and the service received. My hair takes 1/3 of the time to style than normal and it is very tame despite the heat and humidity. Carol's salon is also located in a co-working salon space, with very nice reception, waiting area with coffee/tv/magazines. I will definitely go back! read more

I came in for a trim and I was super nervous because so many stylists have butchered my hair when all I wanted was a trim- but I was in great hands with Carol! I left feeling great about my trim and wanting to come back in the future. Carol was friendly and a great listener and I loved her single studio, since it's just the two of you it feels really focused. I definitely recommend seeing Carol :) read more

Carol consistently does an amazing job with my hair. It's for that reason, I followed her from her previous salon to Glamorous Hair Studio. I trust Carol with my hair and have gone to her for Keratin treatments, haircuts, and routine blowouts... never leaving disappointed. Scheduling appointments and paying for services is always easy, AND Carol routinely offers a variety of specials and discounts. Other pros to going to Glamorous Hair Studio: clean salon, free soda/water/coffee beverage options, and several parking options close by. Needless to say, I'll be back :) read more

Love, love my hair cut and color. Clean and cozy, with VIP service. I live in NYC now and I don't mind driving back 300 miles for a touch up. read more

Back again for another hair cut since I didn't get much cut last time. Left feeling renewed and excited about my new cut! I'm very particular about my hair, but I've grown to trust Carol with it and she never lets me down! Loving the atmosphere and the chats we have. Great job Carol, I'll be back on a more consistent basis! Thanks so much! read more

Great Hair salon, run by a young, beautiful and very courageous young woman named Carol. I have been going to Carol for over a year now and my hair looks and feels great. She is very professional, friendly and uses the best products for my hair. I love my appointments with Carol. She is fun, always joyful and takes good, GOOD re of her clients. Good job, Carol. You rock! read more

I found Carol on Yelp some time ago, and she's been cutting and coloring my hair ever since. She's now moved to her own super-cute space in the Lux Studio building, very close to the Bethesda metro. You go, Carol. Carol is a good listener, and if you know exactly what you want, she'll make sure you leave with your vision, and not hers. However, if you are more like me, and sort-of, generally know what you want, she is great at offering ideas and then bringing them to life. She has some serious talent with the scissors and color. (And my guess is she's good with extensions, too. Never had them but I've heard her talk about her work here and she seems quite knowledgeable). Carol's also just a genuinely nice person; you'll look forward to your appointment not just because you'll leave looking fab, but because you'll enjoy your time in her chair. read more

I went to Carol every couple months for partial highlights and a haircut while I lived in Bethesda. It always turned out great and she always styled my hair nicely. She even curled my hair for my Christmas parties without an extra charge when I came for my cut and color! Highly recommend! read more

I go to Carol because she does an amazing job at straightening my natural, thick, curly hair. My experience here has always been pleasant. Her salon is very clean and classy! Staff is always friendly. When I want to get away from it all, I come here to relax and get my hair looking fabulous! read more

Carol was very encouraging, as I was nervous to go a bit darker for the winter (speaking as a blonde). I put my trust in her and she delivered! Definitely take note that you'll enter Lux Studio on Montgomery Lane and then Carol will escort you to her work space. The experience was calming and put my nerves at ease. I'll see you again soon, Carol... get excited to make my hair a bit lighter in the spring!! read more

My hair was a mess! Dried up and just plain ol ugly. I had done so much damage to my hair it lost all its natural shine and bounce. After my first visit with Carol my hair felt like it had some life again and it was nice to not have to hide it. I didn't want anything special, just requested a low maintenance cut and style and I got exactly what i asked for. All in all I am happy with her services. I would definitely recommend. read more

Went in for a men's cut and was amazed by the results. Carol knew exactly what I wanted and did a great job executing it. She is very skilled with the clippers and scissors combination. Highly recommended. Thank you!! read more

I found Carol on Instagram and loved seeing the vibrant colors she used on her clientele! Daring, beautiful pics of all the haircuts and color brought me to Bethesda where her shop is trendy and the people are professional I had a great experience with Carol and she even did a follow up call to see how my hair was doing!!! I'm purple for my sons wedding How fun, right? read more

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I thought I looked good before I visited Carol and wasn't sure if I should let her play with perfection. I'm so glad I did...thanks Carol

Carol is AMAZING!!!! I highly recommend going to her for your hair needs. She does just about anything for really great prices. Carol completely turned my hair around after it got destroyed by another hair salon. Also, she suggested certain hair products to use but didn't try to sell me on them! She is definitely someone you will want to go to regularly. Don't miss your opportunity to be a part of her book because I know hers will fill up quick! Thank you so much, Carol! read more

I usually get my hair cut and highlighted in NY when I'm traveling but I've been looking for a salon closer to home and I finally found it! Carol is a very skilled colorist with an excellent eye. She listens carefully to what you want and makes it happen. Or if you need guidance, she is able to make flattering suggestions that take into account lifestyle, face shape, hair texture etc. I've had my hair highlighted in a number of (mostly costlier) salons for over 15 years with many good results, but none as beautiful and natural as Carol's work. I like the cut and it's easy to maintain, very flattering. Carol is a warm and lovely person and a highly talented hair stylist. read more

Went to see Carol on Saturday, one of the hottest days of the year, and got a keratin treatment and it is still awesome... It cut down my frizz by so much. Call Carol and schedule one today !!! read more